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verb

past tense of maximize

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Recent Examples of maximized
Adjective
Aristotle, in his influential account, used a term, aretê, expressing the notion of maximized potential. Joshua Rothman, New Yorker, 22 May 2026 The film’s global distribution strategy, backed by Jio Studios, maximized screen presence across traditional and emerging markets, capitalizing on peak demand windows. Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 6 Apr. 2026 House of Leon’s take on a classic chaise lounger is rooted in a solid teak frame and triple the cushion support for maximized comfort. Blake Bakkila, Architectural Digest, 1 Apr. 2026 On this site, San Diego Educators Association President Kyle Weinberg also stated preferences for maximized number of units, as well as multi-bedroom apartments for families to address declining enrollment. Jemma Stephenson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 29 Jan. 2026
Verb
Friedman maximized a seller’s market in previous deadlines, trading Noah Syndergaard (2023), James Paxton (2024) and Dustin May (2025) off the big-league roster in recent trading periods. Fabian Ardaya, New York Times, 31 July 2026 The Caribbean economies depended on slave labor, trade and supplies from around the world to make sure the sugar flowed freely and tax revenues to European colonial powers were maximized. R. Grant Gilmore Iii, The Conversation, 30 June 2026 Those companies that respond early—either via an exit or becoming the consolidator—are where value is maximized. Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 26 June 2026 Additionally, the town maximized the use of revenue from Measure G, a one-eighth cent sales tax passed by voters in 2018, and funneled any leftovers from past capital projects for the Shannon Road Repair Project so that the project could continue to be funded without additional resources. Nollyanne Delacruz, Mercury News, 24 June 2026 This changes the math on this card in a significant way for anyone who maximized that partnership. Jason Stauffer, CNBC, 15 June 2026 But mommymaxxing compounds the pressure for moms to be so much more than the good enough mother, but one that has maximized her potential and ambition in all areas of her life. Rachel Morgan Cautero, Parents, 31 May 2026 Yesterday was almost the opposite of that, as the Padres pretty much maximized their 10 hits. Kevin Acee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 18 May 2026 The crew has maximized its talent thus far. Gabriel Burns, AJC.com, 15 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for maximized
Adjective
  • The drone is powered by a small two-stroke piston engine, allowing a maximum speed of approximately 160 km/h.
    Vikram Mittal, Forbes.com, 2 Aug. 2026
  • Where sodium-ion batteries could make the biggest impact Rather than competing directly with every lithium-ion battery, sodium-ion technology appears best suited to applications where cost and reliability outweigh maximum range.
    Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 2 Aug. 2026
Verb
  • Russian forces have increased the number of missile strikes on Ukrainian cities in recent weeks, likely as part of a push to exploit Kyiv’s shortage of ballistic missile interceptors.
    Sam Meredith, CNBC, 3 Aug. 2026
  • China increased its output by more than 34 terawatt-hours, which means that without China, global nuclear generation would have declined.
    Robert Rapier, Forbes.com, 2 Aug. 2026
Adjective
  • Women also carry a higher proportion of fatigue-resistant slow-twitch muscle fibers, and studies of ultra-distance trail runners have found women sustain less peripheral fatigue and lose less maximal force than men competing at equivalent levels.
    Lindsey Darvin, Forbes.com, 31 July 2026
  • Participants sit with the elbow bent at a 90-degree angle and perform a brief maximal squeeze on the handle with each hand.
    Samantha Agate, Sacbee.com, 23 July 2026
Verb
  • In December 2024, the Pentagon estimated that China’s rocket force had boosted its missile supply by 50% in the preceding four years.
    Brad Lendon, CNN Money, 8 Aug. 2026
  • This positive news has boosted share prices, which had been in a slump due to a previous forecast and worries about its first electric vehicle, the Luce.
    Neil Winton, Forbes.com, 7 Aug. 2026
Adjective
  • With Williams and Kayla McBride on regular-max contracts and Napheesa Collier signing for a super-max, Minnesota had to be more judicious with its other signings but didn’t compromise on quality.
    Sabreena Merchant, New York Times, 21 July 2026
  • And the Heat is currently on track to have max-level salary cap space for the 2027 offseason.
    Anthony Chiang June 19, Miami Herald, 19 June 2026
Verb
  • For more than a decade now, European and indeed American politicians have known that real, fake, enhanced, or context-free pictures of migrants jumping fences will immediately create a wave reaction.
    Anne Applebaum, The Atlantic, 2 Aug. 2026
  • The passing of 30 years has only enhanced the appeal of the group’s Nashville detour, shifting attention from the incongruity of Ween cutting a country record to the joyous chemistry between these old pros and young punks.
    Stephen Thomas Erlewine, Pitchfork, 1 Aug. 2026
Adjective
  • The group has one more layer of output cuts involving most of its 21 members of around 2 million bpd dating back to 2022.
    Gaurav Sharma, Forbes.com, 3 Aug. 2026
  • When styled correctly, loafers are an all-day shoe that easily take you from the office to after-work drinks, while mom jeans—defined by their high-waist and relaxed fit—are appropriate for most settings while maintaining an effortless aura.
    Michel Mejía, Glamour, 2 Aug. 2026
Verb
  • It’s been a banner year for Dean, who kicked it off by winning the Grammy for Best New Artist in February and it’s been augmented by her making history.
    Althea Legaspi, Rolling Stone, 2 Aug. 2026
  • This involves a dual-camera setup capturing practical footage for the side walls, augmented by CGI.
    Benny Har-Even, Forbes.com, 31 July 2026

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“Maximized.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/maximized. Accessed 8 Aug. 2026.

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